Rash on the abdomen

definition

Under a rash (also Rash called) is a spontaneously occurring reddening, swelling or inflammation that can cause pain or be uncomfortably itchy and appear superficially on the skin.

causes

A rash on the stomach can take different forms and have very different causes. Sometimes the skin just sticks a reaction to for example stress behind. But it can also be due to a viral or bacterial infection develop a rash on your stomach.

Rash on the abdomen due to infection

Viral and bacterial diseases include rubella, Ringlet rubella, Scarlet fever, measles or chickenpoxwhich occur mainly in childhood and trigger other symptoms in addition to the rash. If such a disease is suspected in a child, the responsible family doctor or pediatrician should be consulted immediately.

Even in adulthood, there are pathogens that can trigger a rash on the stomach. The most common pathogen is the "Herpes zoster“Virus responsible for chickenpox in childhood. When in adulthood it becomes a acute immunosuppression comes, the germ can flare up again. Then it no longer triggers chickenpox, but causes the clinical picture of "Shingles". It spreads along the Nerve fibers and it will form painful exanthemathat spread out like a belt in the stomach and chest area. The exanthema are expressed in stains and burning Vesicles. Also the hepatitis Viruses can cause a rash on the stomach.

Rash on the stomach due to allergies / intolerances

The allergic reaction to certain foods or to clothing / jewelery, for example, can manifest itself in a rash on the stomach. This usually occurs shortly after the item of clothing or jewelry comes into direct contact with the skin or after eating and regressing after a short time. Even after taking certain medications (especially antibiotics), side effects or intolerances can cause a skin reaction, which leads to a rash from medication.

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Rash on the abdomen from skin diseases

There are many different skin conditions that continuous or in Spurts Cause stomach symptoms. On the one hand there is the hereditary disease of psoriasis (psoriasis), the palm-sized, scaly, inflamed Eczema triggers on different regions of the body. On the other hand, the disease "Neurodermatitis“Cause rash on your stomach.

Rash on stomach from exposure to sunlight

Too much UV light can be very damaging to the skin and also lead to a rash. There are people who are sensitive to sunlight and some kind allergy against too much sunlight. Sunburn can also cause a rash.

Rose lichen

Also called Pityriasis rosea The term skin disease can appear on any part of the body. It is about a inflammatory Changes in the skin that usually appear suddenly and after a few weeks to months heals by itself. As a rule, there is only mild itching. Mostly people over the age of 35 are affected by the skin disease. Women are affected much more often than men.

The exact cause of the skin disease has not yet been conclusively clarified. But it is believed that that Herpes virus, which is also responsible for numerous other skin diseases, also causes rose lichen.

Since the skin symptoms regress by themselves, there is one special treatment usually not necessary. Lotions and creams can be used as support. Quite often, lotions come with the active ingredient Polidocanol for use. Also weakly dosed Cortisone preparations can ensure that the skin symptoms regress a little faster. If there is also accompanying itching, an attempt at treatment with a light therapy be tried. For this purpose, the skin is irradiated with a special UV light at regular intervals, which should lead to faster regeneration of the skin cells.

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Rash on stomach from stress

As a very sensitive organ of ours Immune system our skin reacts to external environmental factors such as stress as the first instance. Many people are then prone to redness or stress rashes. After a Stress period However, the skin can then usually recover quickly and the reddening disappears. But everyone reacts differently to stress and these rashes don't have to occur.

Atopic dermatitis is typically noticeable in the crook of the arm. Atopic dermatitis in babies or in children it can also manifest itself on the stomach. Nerodermatitis occurs particularly frequently in areas where skin lies on skin. Skin rashes develop more intensely, particularly in a moist and warm environment.
In some cases a Skin fungus lead to a reddish and itchy rash.

To diagnose the cause of a rash, it is necessary to ask about the duration, the beginning and the care products used. Sometimes it may be necessary to have one Skin swab taken from the affected skin. This then makes particular Fungal infections clear. In this case, treatment is carried out with so-called antifungal drugs. Often the so-called Nystatin for use.

When children come to one itchy rash on the legs, this can also have different causes. Mostly very dry skin is to blame for the fact that it cracks and turns reddish and begins to itch. Red spots on the legs that itch can indicate mite bites, which can appear on either the arms, trunk, or legs.

Rashes on the legs in children are also caused Allergies triggered on certain substances. As in other parts of the body, a certain shower gel, washing lotion or shampoo can lead to the onset of a rash. If a certain product is suspected of causing these symptoms, it should be changed. Depending on the cause, the treatment can be started with a gentle and greasy cream or washing lotion. Often, cortisone preparations in the form of lotions are also used.

Sometimes itchy rashes on the legs of children also appear in Combination with fever on. This can quickly exceed the 38 degree limit. Fever is always an indication of one infection. If skin rashes also occur at the same time, it is non-specific Viral infection to go out.
Rare it comes through bacterial infections to a combination of fever and rash.

Mostly it just remains to be seen and possibly one symptomatic treatment to start. This includes i.a. a therapy that aims to relieve itching. In this context, gels such as Fenistyle or Cortisone ointments. These substances should be applied to the itchy area of ​​the skin.
Antipyretic measures can be taken with the use of Paracetamol be initiated. If there is no improvement in the symptoms, a blood count should be made, which can provide further information on the type and severity of the infection.

therapy

The diagnostics mentioned above and the anamnesis are so important because the subsequent therapy depends entirely on the cause of the rash. If a harmless trigger (for example a new Skin cream) is the reason, it should no longer be used. Even if there is a suspicion of a reaction to medication currently being taken, these should be discontinued. In the case of allergic rashes, the Avoid the allergen a lot can be done. Medication like Cortisone ointments and Antihistamines can also cause a weakened immune response and thus reduce the person's symptoms. If an infectious pathogen is the cause of the rash, it is usually necessary to wait until the disease progresses (for example, in the case of chickenpox). With some bacterial pathogens (e.g. scarlet fever), a antibiotic therapy be induced. In many cases, symptom-relieving therapy such as cooling compresses or Anoint help against itching.

Home remedies for a rash on the stomach

For home treatment of a rash, it is recommended that you pH neutral soaps or Aloe vera to apply creams containing them to the affected areas. These should fragrance free be. Furthermore, clothing that is too tight should be avoided so that enough air comes to the places, and no further irritation from friction occurs. Envelopes with cold curd or Healing earth can also help. When itchy Eczema A compress with chamomile tea can also relieve the pain and soothe the areas. If the skin is very dry, give it moisturizing creams a good protection against further drying out.

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Rash on the abdomen in the child

Very often children complain of a rash on their stomach. This can occur sporadically and temporarily or over a large area. Rashes can be itchy and either smooth or flaky.

The cause of itchy rashes in children on the stomach can be varied. In small children, changing care products very often leads to itching and a rash on the abdomen. Also can laundry detergentthat have been newly inserted and that have come into contact with the skin will result in a rash. Frequent washing and cleaning of the skin attacks the acid mantle of the skin, which has the consequence that the skin becomes cracked and rough and can also itch and burn sensitively. The acid mantle of the skin actually serves to ward off infection and so when the acid mantle becomes thinner, there is always a penetration of bacteria to be included in the skin level.

Rash in pregnancy

Rash on stomach and chest during pregnancy

Skin rashes during pregnancy are a very annoying event that can occur from time to time and can have very different causes. In addition to the very unspecific skin irritations that can occur on the stomach and chest and which have quite harmless irritations as causes, there is above all the so-called PUPP syndrome feared. It occurs at around 2-7% of pregnant women.
This is a rash on the abdomen that is mainly found in the second half of pregnancy occurs. The skin is reddened in the affected area, it may flake and itch moderately to severely. The rash can also spread from the abdomen towards the arms and legs. It is noticeable that the rash almost always begins in the second half of pregnancy and disappeared completely shortly after birth is.

The exact The cause is unknown. Due to the characteristic appearance or disappearance, is a hormonal involvement not be ruled out. Treatment is purely symptomatic, in which medication is used to try to relieve the itching. Mostly come antiallergic drugs, how Cetirizine or Fenistil are used. One can also try to support the skin in its regeneration with gentle and caring lotions.

However, skin rashes on the stomach and chest during pregnancy can have other causes. So can a Fungal infection of the skin behind it. Fungi can multiply well in places where skin lies on skin and there is a warm, humid environment and lead to reddening of the skin, a slightly flaky skin surface and severe itching. The diagnosis is usually carried out by a Eye diagnosis or by one Skin swab in that area. A skin fungus is treated with a so-called antifungal drug.

Also Neurodermatitis can cause a rash on the abdomen and chest during pregnancy. The skin is sensitive and itchy, you can see a slightly raised skin structure Crust formation. The treatment is carried out by Cortisone ointment, which usually leads to rapid healing of the skin.

Switching to a specific shower gel or washing lotion can also lead to a sudden rash. In this case one speaks of one allergic dermatitis. In the best case, the skin abnormalities occur immediately after the product change, so that a connection can be made. In this case, the skin symptoms should increasingly disappear after discontinuing the care product. In many cases it is an allergic skin reaction, but no one knows what exactly is causing it. In this case, treatment is symptomatic, i.e. one tries to relieve the itchiness by Fenistyle on the affected areas of the skin or a treatment attempt with a low dose Cortisone ointment undertakes. In many cases the symptoms improve very quickly.

A Shingles in pregnancy can also lead to a rash on the abdomen and chest during pregnancy. The chickenpox virus (Varicella zoster virus) triggered skin disease usually occurs in a sharply demarcated skin area and is initiated with unspecific reddening of the skin, which can also be associated with itching. One will follow very soon Blistering. These blisters burst and empty a mostly clear liquid. This liquid is highly contagious. The skin areas then crust and heal. Pain in the area of ​​the cutaneous nerves can be present for a long time afterwards, even if the reddening of the skin has completely healed. Treatment is done by the drug Zovirax®which should be taken in a high dosage for a week. Zovirax® in pregnancy However, should not be used lightly and the intake should always be discussed with a doctor. The local treatment of the abdomen and chest can be done with a tincture, which is primarily intended to relieve the itching and pain. Tinctures such as Anaesthesulf are often used.

Rash on arms during pregnancy

During pregnancy, the arms and especially the Elbow crooks have a skin rash. This location would be typical for a Neurodermatitis. In many cases, this skin disorder occurs at a young age, but it can also become visible for the first time in adults. Typical is an infestation of the crooks of the arm and the hands as well as often excruciating itching and a Reddening of the skin in the affected area. The skin starts off lightly scaly and dry to become, it can also become a Pustulation come. Most of the time, the surrounding skin areas are additionally impaired by scratch marks due to the severe itching.

The Treatment of atopic dermatitis is also used in pregnancy cortisone creams carried out. Also has a special meaning Skin care for neurodermatitis. The skin disease progresses in phases and is particularly pronounced in warm and humid weather. The cause of the disease is seen in an excessive immune reaction. In the meantime it has been proven that a considerable hereditary component plays a role in the development of neurodermatitis.

There are other causes of arm rashes during pregnancy. That would be mentioned allergic skin reaction on a certain substance. For example, a recently changed skin care product may or may not lead to an allergic reaction in the skin Food allergy. Quite often, allergies lead to Nuts or fruits a rash that may then also be visible on the arms.
Also contact with certain Textile fabrics can cause a rash on the arm. First of all, you should identify the triggering allergen that is responsible for the reddening of the skin and the itching and avoid it. Then you can symptomatically apply numerous nourishing and anti-allergic creams or lotions to the skin area to allow it to heal. Creams containing cortisone are very often used.

Symptoms and forms

In addition to a Redness or swelling the affected skin area can also be used Vesicles- or Pustulation come. The vesicles and Pustules can "oozing", that is, with pus or liquid filled, or dry.

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Very dry skin can lead to Flaking tend and often manifest as burning or itching. The rash can nationwide or just at isolated Spots appear and last longer or regress quickly. The course of the rash can often be an indication of the cause.

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Often rashes are localized near the genital area. Read more on the topic Rash in the genital area

Diagnosis

In order to find the cause of the rash on the abdomen and thus also create the basis for the treatment strategy, a discussion with the attending physician (anamnese) elementary. The questions about the first occurrence of the rash, one change the affected skin areas and according to the current, personal Circumstances during the occurrence, the doctor can provide important information. This is to find out if it's just one acute stress reaction of the body, which will soon recede and usually does not require any special treatment, or whether currently one infection (for example with herpes zoster) could be present. If an infection is suspected, the doctor will use other diagnostic measures (such as a blood sample) in addition to the conversation. It should also be clarified whether an allergic reaction is the cause of the rash. The so-called prick test can be carried out to find a possible allergen. By avoiding the allergen in the future, another allergic skin reaction (to a food, for example) can be avoided.